Holding The High Line, a Colorado Rapids Podcast
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Rapids Draw Miami, Lionel Messi, San Jose Earthquakes Preview
April 09, 2024 15:13 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBHola fanáticos de los Colorado Rapids. Bienvenidos a Holding The High Line. This week on the pod, Matt Pollard is still coming down from the high of covering Saturday's game in person, seeing Lionel Messi live, and witnessing the Rapids getting a draw. We banter about what the press box and stadium experience are like at an Inter Miami game. Check out Red's away day diary for more info on that. Rabbi and Red break down how the Rapids went toe to toe with Messi and friends and survived. How ...
Red's Inter Miami Away Day Voice Journal
April 08, 2024 14:58 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBRed takes you through his entire away day experience as Colorado Rapids played at Inter Miami CF and against Lionel Messi for the first time.
Win over LAFC! Djordje Mihailovic Brace! Inter Miami Preview. All Colorado USOC Match.
April 02, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, the Rapids beat LAFC! From behind! Off a Djordje Mihailovic brace! Rabbi and Red get together to banter about the atmosphere at DICK's, why it's not great, and what can be done about it. We recap that wild 3-2 win over Los Angeles. Can the Rapids fake it till they make it? What's still not working with the attack? Is Chris Armas even coaching a pressing team at this point? How about Moïse Bombito and Oli Larraz? Was Kévin Cabra...
Loss to Dynamo Recap, LAFC Preview, Rapids 2 in USOC
March 26, 2024 07:26 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBColorado Rapids fans, we have a problem. This week on Holding The High Line, we're all over the place. The Rapids lost to Houston Dynamo on the weekend, and Scabby The Ref was involved. Rabbi and Red banter about the history of Rapids mascots. RapidMan is the OG, but he went alway. Then we got Edison the Eagle and his Colorado animal crew. Then they went away and RapidMan came back a few years ago. Do you pray to the Old God or the New Gods? Or Both? Either way, Way of RapidMan approves. T...
Houston Preview, Seattle Glass Half Full/Empty, Rapids 2 USOC
March 21, 2024 07:50 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. Welcome to Holding The High Line with Rabbi and Red. This week on the podcast, we have a requested banter topic to discuss which Rapids players are the biggest thirst traps. We review the draw against Seattle Sounders. Did Djordje Mihailovic play well even with the missed penalty? Why isn't the team pressing and playing with intensity well? How did they outplay Rave Green and was it too easy? We've got answers to these questions and thoughts on Cole Bassett, Olive...
Rocky Moutain Cup Joy, Seattle Preview, Ralph Priso News
March 12, 2024 05:15 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans! How about that win in the Rocky Mountain Cup?! Holding The High is back with good vibes. We banter about Oliver Larraz maybe getting a nickname and the USWNT winning the Concacaf W Gold Cup. The Great Horan was great. Then we break down that win over Real Salt Lake. We discuss the bad start, Jasper Löffelsend subbing on for an injured Connor Ronan, Cole Bassett and Rafael Navarro scoring, and the defense seeing out a result let by Moïse Bombito. Zack Steffen is m...
Rocky Mountain Cup Preview, Nashville Review, R2 in USOC
March 07, 2024 15:50 - 1 hour - 73 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's the Rocky Mountain Cup! Rabbi and Red banter about Rapids 2 playing in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and the replacement refs being poor. Then we break down what happened against Nashville. An improved performance, Calvin Harris creating a goal, missed chances, the xG stats, and that Jonathan Lewis handball, we talk it all. Then we move on to the Rocky Mountain Cup and the Marko Ilić rumor. Is this even a rivalry anymore gi...
Portland Recap, Nashville Preview, Urban Pitch Guest Appearance
February 28, 2024 16:49 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBHello Darkness My Old Friend. Also hello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, our Group Think PTSD is back. We banter about MLS Commissioner Don Garber's comments about journalists being lazy by covering Lionel Messi. The boys have takes on what Garber may not realize about covering MLS and the underlying concerns that Messi's impact suggest. Then we do Good Thing, Bad Thing, Big Thing on that 4-1 loss at Portland Timbers that looked just like last year. There's a lot of Blame Pi...
Timbers Preview, Notes From Rapids Training, Preseason Predictions
February 22, 2024 17:01 - 1 hour - 82 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. MLS is back! Happy match week! This week on Holding The High Line, we have so much to talk about. The guys banter abut the new Rapids kit and the referee lockout that could see Scabby The Ref get a call wrong against the Pids. Also, we're officially #SaveTheCup. If you haven't seen, the national pundits do not think the Rapids will make the playoffs this year. Red breaks down their possible thinking, from Chris Armas being a bad hire, to the lack of a proven goal...
Memories From Toronto Part 2: Kosuke Kimura
February 18, 2024 20:18 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. Here is the second episode of Memories From Toronto. This week, Red speaks to right back Kosuke Kimura. We discuss his soccer origins growing up in Japan. Get ready for a wild story of how he annoyed an embassy and gamed the SAT to get into college soccer at Western Illinois. We learn about his style of play as one of the first modern fullbacks in MLS and how he won his individual matchups. There's that story, rumor, myth(?) how he and Quincy Amarikwa bought a fi...
2024 Colorado Rapids Season Preview: XI Questions
February 14, 2024 16:17 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red do their annual season preview. We ask XI questions that will determine the fate of the 2024 Colorado Rapids. How will Captain Keegan Rosenberry fill the leadership gap this team may have? Who takes over the No. 6 position for Jack Price and will they be good enough? Are the Academy kids and Homegrowns ready to contribute to the first team consistently? How does Chris Armas handle center back minutes outside of...
Memories From Toronto Part 1: Marvell Wynne
February 05, 2024 00:10 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. Remember back in 2020 when we said we were interviewing players and staff from the 2010 Rapids team that won MLS Cup? Well, we're finally ready to present that series. Throughout 2024 on Sundays, we'll be releasing these interviews with some before and after commentary. In this first episode, Matt Pollard speaks with center back Marvell Wynne II. We discuss how he came to Colorado. There's plenty of talk about his position, the tactics around it, and the creativi...
Lamine Diack scoop, Leagues Cup Draw, Club León, Marcelo Balboa, Querétaro FC friendly, Rapids Mt. Rushmore
February 01, 2024 03:58 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi is back. We banter about Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool. We break down the immanent Lamine Diack loan deal. The guys discuss players news surrounding Miguel Navarro, Oliver Semmle, and Danny Wilson. Also could we see Sidnie Tavares, Aboubacar Keita, Lalas Abubakar, and Jonathan Lewis leave? We check in on the club in preseason. Jasper Löffelsend is crushing it. The team's mostly healthy. They're building culture. Is the D...
Captain Keegan Rosenberry, Preseason News, Lamine Diack, New Primary Kit
January 26, 2024 17:49 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBHello Rapids fans. This week on the pod, Rabbi Mark Goodman's off for a Jewish holiday. Matt Pollard banters about the possible PRO referee strike and an American being denied a move to Russia. He discusses the club's new primary kit, which might not be all Burgundy. We touch on a few things on Sam Vines becoming official, with the #3 shirt in good hands. Two SuperDraft picks are officially on first team contracts. Miguel Navarro, Aboubacar Keita, and Lalas Abubakar could be on the way out....
Rapids Media Day, Sam Vines Rumor, Preseason Schedule, RIP Joan Dobrzynski
January 16, 2024 05:28 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week, Holding The High Line opens the show with heavy hearts. We podcast just hours after news breaks that Rapids super fan Joan Dobrzynski passed away. We reminisce about her time as a fan of the club and what she meant to the players and Rapids Community. Then Rabbi and Red talk Rapids Media Day. We discuss whether Keegan Rosenberry has shown he should be the new captain. We introduce the concept of Something To Prove FC. Get as excited as the new guys as ...
Djordje Mihailović Availability, Zack Steffen free transfer, Jasper Löffelsend trade, Adam Beaudry, Max Alves gone, and more!
January 12, 2024 07:10 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we have conflicting schedules! Rabbi Mark Goodman sends a voice note to discuss the Jasper Löffelsend trade and Adam Beaudry signing as a Homegrown. Matt Pollard talks Cole Bassett extension, Zack Steffen on a free, Max Alves saying bye to the Rapids, U22 slots, and more. Find the club's fan survey here.
*Bagpipes Diminish*
January 05, 2024 06:59 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red podcast for the first time since the holidays. We discuss Fulham finally winning a Holding The High London Derby. The guys celebrate Danny Wilson, Sam Nicholson, and William Yarbrough upon their departures from the club. Then we get into the news. We talk all things Zack Steffen and Đorđe Mihailović. What do they bring to the club? What are their ceilings and floors? What are the financial implications of these mo...
S6E46: Good Riddance 2023
January 02, 2024 08:52 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBHappy New Year Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, Red is joined by Brendan Ploen for his final act as beat writer for The Denver Post. We discuss the biggest Colorado soccer stories of 2023. We give WoSo and the college game their due. Matt discusses how 2023 was so weird for the Rapids on so many levels. We try to make sense of that chaos and give it perspective, historically. Then we look ahead to 2024 and the loose ends from 2023. Here's Brendan's piece on the...
Christmas Eve Special: The Chris Armas Interview
December 24, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. Merry Christmas Eve. This is Matt Pollard. I'm typing this podcast intro from the 38th floor of the Cash Register Building at Lincoln and 17th downtown. Josh Kroenke and I are playing Christmas Eve Hide-And-Go-Slide-Tackle. He hasn't found me yet, but I've found him. Any Who(Ville), here's that Chris Armas interview we've been promising you. I sat down with Chris this past Wednesday for an hour. We discuss recent happenings at the club, his upbringing in soccer a...
S6E44: I-15 Billboard Memes
December 22, 2023 18:55 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBHappy Holidays Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, we are hyped for the SuperDraft. We banter about the MLS-U.S. Soccer drama surrounding the Open Cup. We break down the Rapids SuperDraft and the process that led to the six players selected. Omir Fernandez has signed. Chris Armas is apparently just on a two-year contract. The 2024 regular season schedule is out. And we've got an Ask HTHL about roster flexibility. Also here's that pod link to Total Soccer Show discussing...
S6E43: Rapids Math
December 14, 2023 19:02 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas, and all the other things. This week on Holding The High Line, Red solo pods. He breaks down the Andrew Gutman-Miguel Navarro trade. He's in the Chamber of Understanding regarding Zack Steffen. He also debriefs you on the Jack Price exit interview, conflicting rumors surrounding Max Alves, and looks ahead to Silly Season. Also, Rapids Math is officially a thing. Let us know if you're in the Angry Dome or the Chamber ...
S6E42: Supporter Reporters
December 01, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. Holding The High Line is back after the Chris Armas press conference. Rabbi and Red discuss takeaways from what was said and what little surprised us. Then we talk about the end-of-year roster decisions. Abe Rod's not getting retained with Sebastian Anderson and Oli Larraz in negotiations. Gustavo Vallecilla, woof. Also, Max Alves is still on the roster? Then RBNY Supporter Reporter Mark Fishkin joins Rabbi to discuss the Armas Era in New York. Check out Fishkin ...
S6E41: Chris Armas
November 17, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, Rabbi and Red get together to discuss the breaking news that Colorado has hired Chris Armas as Head Coach. We discuss the 51-year-olds experience and how his last four jobs are red flags for many. Mark tries to find some optimism as we make comparisons to Pablo Mastroeni and Ben Olsen. Matt goes deep on some conversations he's had with people, discussing the process, what about Chris Armas made him the best candidate, and ...
S6E40: Our Podcast Deserves Better
October 26, 2023 05:50 - 1 hour - 88 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. Welcome to the final episode of Season 6 of Holding The High Line with Rabbi and Red. We put to bed the 2023 Rapids season, finally. The guys banter about Decision Day. We discuss relevant things from Saturday's 1-0 loss to RSL. How about five academy products on the field at once! Then we talk offseason. Diego Rubio and Jack Price have announced they're leaving. Matt's got scoops on Lalas Abubakar, Danny Wilson, and Jonathan Lewis. We go through and make predict...
S6E39: 2023 Endgame
October 18, 2023 05:29 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we discuss all the off-the-field news surrounding the Rapids. Rabbi and Red start by discussing the 1-1 draw at FC Dallas. It was good to see Rafael Navarro finally score a goal. Then Matt pours one (non-alcoholic) out for Rapids 2 after their 0-0 (1-4) loss to Austin FC II in the Western Conference Final. We discuss what went wrong, why it was such a close game, and the missed opportunity for R2 to honor this season that was fi...
S6E38: The Re-Preview
October 10, 2023 05:54 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, Colorado Rapids 2 won a playoff game! Rabbi and Red banter about the new World Cup format and the violence in Israel. Then we recap the loss to Houston Dynamo. At least Cole Bassett scored again and Toronto FC clinched the Wooden Spoon. Then we discuss some international callus and Daniel Chacón tearing his ACL. After that, we re-preview the rescheduled FC Dallas game. Then Matt goes off on R2, all the storylines, and why ...
S6E37: The Chris Little Effect
October 04, 2023 06:09 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi Mark Goodman is back from all the Jewish holidays. The guys banter about the MLS schedule being congested and too long, off a great column from Jonathan Tannenwald. Then we discuss a four point week for the Pids and the Chris Little Effect. Rabbi and Red break down a draw with Vancouver Whitecaps and a win over Austin FC. We discuss what went well, the effect Chris Little is having on the first team, Cole Bassett, and Seb...
S6E36: Burnt Popcorn
September 26, 2023 14:58 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, Rabbi is off on the Jewish equivalent of international duty. So Red calls up friend of the show Eric Stinson. Eric's a 12 year STM to the Rapids and an active member of C38. We discuss the Rapids two loss week to Cascadia teams. Seattle felt like a return to the same old, same old. Portland had so many little improvements, but then VAR and Felipe Mora had something to say about that. Then we look ahead to the two game week this week, with the R...
S6E35: Word Salad Formation
September 20, 2023 05:48 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans! On this episode of Holding The High Line, the Pids won a game! We discuss Rapids walkout coverage among other things. First, Matt has some updates from Field 20. Jack Price is back in training. Sidnei Tavares appears to be ok. There's some comments from Chris Little as well. Then we break down how the Rapids beat the Revolution 2-1. Feel good performances from several players, concerns on set pieces, and was this all a false positive because New England is in tur...
S6E34: The Interim Cup
September 14, 2023 05:54 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, the Interim Cup is up for grabs! Rabbi and Red banter about the second Pádraig Smith press conference. We discuss Luis Díaz joining the Rapids on waivers. Thanks for the insight, Ralph Schudel. Then we give our initial impressions of Chris Little as interim manager and what affect he could have on the team. Matt also pieces together a timeline of the Robin Fraser firing. Then we preview Saturday's game. The Interim Cup or the O...
The Second Pádraig Smith Press Conference
September 06, 2023 23:17 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. On this short episode of Holding The High Line, Matt Pollard gives his thoughts on the Pádraig Smith press conference. You can view the presser itself on the Colorado Rapids YouTube channel here. Let us know what you thought of it.
S6E32: Dumpster Fire. Citation Needed.
September 06, 2023 05:45 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Robin Fraser Out! Rabbi and Red banter about the 2-0 loss to RSL and the club losing the Rocky Mountain Cup. Then we break down the breaking news of Fraser being fired by the Rapids. How'd we get here? How much is Fraser at fault? What's his legacy as Rapids manager? Is this team a bottom group of players? Where do we go from here with Chris Little as interim and with the coaching search? Also how about that letter to STMS from ...
S6E31: We're Chum
September 01, 2023 05:40 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBHey Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's another tough loss for the Rapids. But it's rivalry week, so we've got a Rocky Mountain Cup preview to look forward to. We banter about Fulham's comeback in the HTHL derby, Anthony Markanich scoring for St. Louis CITY, and the Champions League Draw. We break down what went wrong in the 3-0 loss to Minnesota United. Was it all Ralph Priso's fault? Is this team noncompetitive? What is Robin Fraser doing and not doing to contri...
S6E30: Sup Max Bretos
August 25, 2023 15:23 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we say "what's up?" to Max Bretos. The guys banter about Messi's perfect start to his time at Inter Miami and the Messi Circus, which is already annoying some. We talk the Holding The High London Derby (congrats to Mark in advance), and William Yarbrough's knee injury. Then we break down the 4-0 loss to LAFC. There's debuts for Rafael Navarro and Sidnei Tavares to discuss. One was good. The other was not. There's other individu...
S6E29: Fisking The Presser
August 15, 2023 06:48 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, it's all about the press access. After releasing the full audio from the Pádraig Smith press conference, Rabbi and Red get together. We briefly talk some R2 news, final transfers, and the LAFC game on Sunday. Then we break down everything from the 25+ minute press conference.
The Pádraig Smith Press Conference
August 14, 2023 21:54 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBHi Rapids fans. Red here. Just got home from the Pádraig Smith press conference. Here's the entire audio from that press conference, unedited. Rabbi and I will be recording together tonight to debrief and react from this, talk R2, and preview LAFC on Sunday. Then we break down the 25+ minute press conference, what was and was not said, what it all means, etc. We go FULL Inside Baseball. Then we answer a single episode record 10 Ask HTHLs about the presser.
S6E28: From NoBo to Down Under
August 10, 2023 06:16 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBHello Rapids sickos. Happy we had a week without a Colorado Rapids loss, sort of. This week on Holding The High Line, Red gives Rabbi a week off. He solo pods to discuss the few loose ends from the transfer window. He celebrates Michael Barrios. There's updates on the arrivals of Rafael Navarro and Sidnei Tavares. Red pods after attending Wednesday's nights Rapids 2 home game, which effectively had a first team lineup. They scored first but still lost 1-3. He talks about how that happened. I...
S6E27: No One Good FC
August 03, 2023 06:39 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBHello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rapids Twitter has had itself a few days. Rabbi and Red spend as little time as possible discussing that loss to Toluca. We analyze the end of the transfer window with Rafael Navarro's late arrival, the departures of Bryan Acosta and Anthony Markanich, and probably Sidnei Tavares. The guys discuss what the rest of the season could look like now that the Pids are out of Leagues Cup. Our expectations are low. Then we discuss the state of m...
S6E26: Fair Play Tie-Breaker Math
July 28, 2023 07:41 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBHello Rapids fans! This week, Red solo pods for Holding The High Line. He discusses Leagues Cup with the Colorado Rapids losing to Nashville SC followed by Toluca winning in Nashville. He discusses both games, expectations for Monday, and the possible tie-breaker scenarios. Apologies in advance for the migraines. There's some discussion about Rafael Navarro's travel and transfers. Oh and the Coloradans are crushing it at the Women's World Cup. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer ...
S6E25: "What a Total Waste of Time"
July 19, 2023 05:04 - 1 hour - 82 MBHello Rapids fans! This week on Holding The High Line, it's a total waste of time! The guys banter about all the non-Rapids news from the MLS All-Star Game, to Messi, to Ronaldo's hot takes, to the USWNT. Then we recap three scoreless halves all at once. There's an Ask HTHL on expectations for Rafael Navarro. We also talk Alex Gersbach, Season Ticket Renewals, and look ahead to Leagues Cup against Nashville SC. Also, HTHL is now a part of Bleav, a podcasting network growing in the soccer sp...
The Drew Moor Interview
July 15, 2023 21:06 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBHey Rapids fans. This past Thursday, Matt Pollard sat down with Drew Moor for 45 minutes after his induction into the club's Gallery of Honor the previous Saturday. We discuss that night, his entire Rapids career, some fun behind-the-scenes details from his various memes, and so much more. Not a bad discussion topic or answer from him the entire time. It's a pleasure to make this conversation available to you. Enjoy this interview as some pre-match listening or in the future for a wholesome ...
S6E23: For Denver For Colorado
July 11, 2023 22:42 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHello Rapids fans. Early today, For Denver FC announced their intention to bring professional Women's Soccer to Denver. Matt Pollard and Brendan Ploen were able to get on Zoom with Jordan Angeli and Ben Hubbard, who are both part of the ownership group. This conversation has so much good information. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a r...
S6E22: Halftime Twilight Zone Physical Discomfort
July 11, 2023 06:10 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we celebrate the "Hapids" finally winning a home game. Rabbi and Red get stuck in on the transfer window. We talk Rafael Navarro, Andrew Gutman, rumors, and who we think could be leaving Colorado. Then we discuss being lost in the Timbers Halftime Twilight Zone. It's causing us physical discomfort. We might have to be removed from podcasting activities as a result. Then we review the 2-1 win over FC Dallas and look ahead to Hous...
S6E21: 4thFest Pregame
July 03, 2023 16:56 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBHey Rapids fans. On this episode of Holding The High Line, we discuss the 2-0 loss at St. Louis CITY. Then we look at the 4th of July game against Portland Timbers and Saturday's match against FC Dallas (featuring Drew Moor's Gallery of Honor induction). This episode was a bit hurried. Mark's traveling for the holiday. Matt has a hike to get to before it thunderstorms/hails. As a result, Mark forgot to wear headphones and Matt forgot to remind him of that. The audio's a bit off as a result....
S6E20: Pour One Out For your DMid
June 28, 2023 17:38 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBWelcome to the apocalypse, Rapids fans. We hope you like Wooden Spoons. This week on Holding The High Line, pint glasses are here! You can get one by supporting us on Substack! We discusses the delayed Vancouver game and the wild night Red had regardless of no soccer being played. We do try to guess when that match will be rescheduled. Spoiler: We recorded before the announcement that it'll be played September 27. The guys banter about the Gold Cup. We talk big picture about the draw with L...
S6E19: Parliament-Funkadelic
June 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBHello Colorado Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Rabbi is back from his family trip to D.C. We get together to preview Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy. The guys also banter about the very eventful weekend the USMNT had. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast focused on the Colorado Rapids of MLS. If you like the show, please consider subscribing to us on your preferred podcatcher, giving us a review, and tell other Rapids fans about us. It helps a ton. We h...
S6E18: The Far Side of Victory Crossing
June 15, 2023 06:10 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBBring It In, Rapids Fans. This week on Holding The High Line, Red is joined by Brendan Ploen with Rabbi on vacation in our nation's capital. We banter about Messi to MLS, the Nuggets winning the NBA Championship, and what they mean and say about the Rapids. The guys discuss big takeaways from the loss in Orlando, namely the officiating, Robin Fraser's comments about it, and the club's reaction towards it. Also, we've got an Ask HTHL about the goalkeeper situation. Then we discuss Moïse Bombi...
S6E17: Miller Moth Conspiracy Theories
June 07, 2023 18:51 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBHello Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we turn the banter segment into a round table on all the soccer news of the last week. We discuss what went wrong against Columbus Crew and San Jose Earthquakes. Rabbi and Red break down the fallout from that Inside Rapids Twitter thread. We talk Darren Yapi's disappointing time at the U-20s World Cup. Then we look ahead to Saturday's match against Oscar Pareja's Orlando City SC. Holding The High Line is an independent soccer podcast fo...
S6E16: Schnotzelfrosteh
May 30, 2023 06:32 - 1 hour - 74 MBHappy Memorial Day, Rapids fans. This week on Holding The High Line, we banter about the Open Cup and end of (most of) the league seasons in Europa. The boys recap two losses from last week. Red explains why he did not even watch the RSL Open Cup match. We give Dom Badji his due and make sense of a fifth loss in a row. Then we look ahead to two tough games this week, including Rabbi going to the Columbus game. There's an Ask HTHL about Max's absence and its significance in the downturn in fo...
S6E15: Forever Blowing Melancholy Raspberries
May 23, 2023 06:02 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBHey Rapids fans. This week on HTHL, all is not well for the Colorado Rapids. This episode is a mess. Apologies. Rabbi and Red banter about the end of the European season and the NBA Playoffs. We try to make sense of the predicable mess that was Saturday's Rocky Mountain Cup game against RSL. Matt goes off on ranting tangent. Mark says our beer glass is in the works. We preview the two games this week, neither of which have good vibes. The Rocky Mountain Cup is a derby, but it's not a rivalry...